Welcome to the Benton County Historical Society & Museum

Preserving the stories, artifacts, and heritage of Benton County, Minnesota since 1949.

View of the Residence and Granite Quarry of L. Robinson Sr.
View of the Residence & Granite Quarry of L. Robinson, Sr.,
Sauk Rapids, Benton Co., Minn.

📅  Today in History

United States

• 1789 George Washington inaugurated as first president of US

• 1947 Boulder Dam renamed in honor of Herbert Hoover

Minnesota

• The photograph 'Grace' became Minnesota’s state photograph in 2002.

• Itasca State Park is Minnesota’s oldest state park.

Benton County

• Benton County schools closed in 1908 because of scarlet fever.

• Benton was one of only three original Minnesota counties officially opened to settlers.

📷  Picture of the Day

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🕑  Plan Your Visit

Location 202 2nd Avenue South Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Hours Tue – Fri   10am – 4pm Closed on legal holidays
Phone 320-253-9614 By appointment

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